Update on antivirals

[Scottishlad]

I started on Paxlovid on Monday finishing the course on Friday. I would say that even on Tuesday I was feeling less unwell and have continued to improve. On Saturday I did a LFD test which was still positive (though the line took a little longer to appear and was less distinct than the original test on Sunday morning. I have just done another test this morning which was negative.

I still feel rather like I have cold with still a bit of a cough and phlegm coming up but I don't feel unwell in the way I did last week.

The system for ordering the antiviral seems to have worked well in NHS Grampian. The most noticeable side-effect of Paxlovid was an odd slightly metallic taste in the mouth which has largely gone now. I found that Biotene gel (normally used for dry mouth conditions) did relieve the condition. My bowel movements were a bit looser than normal. Both of these were noted on the patient information sheet.

[GinnyE]

Glad you're feeling better. Much the same side effects for me but I'm still testing positive after 14 days!! I too have cough and phlegm which kept me awake last night.

[Amnesiac3637]

Worked really well for me. Felt much better within three days and was clear by day 7. The metallic taste was unpleasant but went as soon as I stopped taking the pills. Hope you’re completely recovered soon.

[Jackie1947]

I had those too and within 24hrs so much better although twice daily I had to send over my oxygen levels up to day 10. I agree about the taste but worth it

[Scottishlad in reply to Jackie1947]

I was asked if I had an oxygen monitor, but I didn't have one. Not sure if I would have been asked to report levels if I had one.

[Jackie1947 in reply to Scottishlad]

I was placed in the virtual covid ward that's where I sent my readings twice daily by text. I got same day delivery of an oxymeter from Amazon. I was surprised on one day my levels dropped low and I got a telephone call to take it again. Below 92% and its a 999 call fortunately it didn't but on the cusp.

[cathie]

That’s helpful to read. Get better soon

[dwsurquhart]

Did you find your mouth had a metallic taste with the Paxlovid?I found it horrible, but it did make me feel better quite quickly.

[Scottishlad in reply to dwsurquhart]

I found that Biotene Gel (normally used for dry mouth) helped relieve the taste symptoms.

[dwsurquhart in reply to Scottishlad]

Never thought of that stuff. Glad it worked for you. I was stuck in bed for the 5 days on paxlovid.

[Mmrr]

Good to know the system is working well.I hope you continue to improve quickly.